English Learners with Learning Disabilities

<p class=ql-align-justify><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>This edited book is intended to offer a practical guide for general special and bilingual/English as a second language educators working with English learners (ELs) with learning disabilities (LD) in the K-12 inclusive classroom. Authored by leading scholars with expertise in the fields of special and bilingual education the book provides educators with a solid foundation of the growing demographics of ELs in our schools an understanding of second language acquisition and further knowledge of the referral assessment and identification process.</span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>A detailed discussion addresses cultural competence and the development of the individualized education program (IEP) and provides an </span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>overview of legal and instructional foundations for developing culturally and linguistically responsive (CLR) IEPs for diverse learners with a specific focus on students with LD who are acquiring English as an additional language. Federal legislative mandates required IEP components and the significant role that families assume in quality IEP development is presented along with practical examples that demonstrate a strengths-based perspective for engaging colleagues and families in the development of CLR IEPs for ELs. </span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>The remaining chapters of the book provide content on the use of a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework effective instructional practices and research-based language and literacy interventions. To assist with the implementation of these interventions a variety of co-teaching models are provided. Finally the authors suggest ways to better communicate with parents and/or families to enhance collaboration between home and school.</span></p><p> </p>